How long do the adverse effects usually last?
If I do not have any medication allergies, what can I take for pain or fever after getting this vaccine?
Do I have to return to the same health center to receive my second dose?
Is there a cost to get vaccinated?
Do we know how long someone is protected against COVID-19 after getting this vaccine?
What are some of the adverse effects after receiving this vaccine?
Does my second dose have to be the same vaccine brand (Pfizer, Moderna, etc.) as my first dose?
Headache, fatigue, fever, joint pains, redness, or pain at the site of injection.
At this time, it is required that you receive the same brand for both doses of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine does not require a second dose.
Adverse effects usually last a couple of days or less – if they occur at all.
For Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, yes. It is important that you return to the same location for your second dose to ensure supply is available and documentation is accurate. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine does not require a second dose.
Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol) or ibuprofen (e.g. Motrin).
For vaccinations given at an office visit, your insurance may be billed a small administration fee but will not result in a cost to you. The vaccine itself will be given at no cost.
No. This is currently not known. Moderna has released a statement indicating that immunity is expected to last at least 1 year.
Congratulations and thank you for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. You have taken an important step in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic and protecting our community. Now you can be an advocate of the vaccine to family and friends.
To help you speak to community members our clinicians and physicians have developed this resource to answer some of the most frequently asked questions and concerns.
Thank you for choosing Honor Community Health. We strive to be your partner in health, which is why we offer a range of comprehensive services open to anyone and everyone – regardless of ability to pay, insurance status, or place of r esidence. To schedule your visit today, please call (248) 724-7600.
Is this vaccine safe?
The vaccines were developed very quickly. Were all the usual safety steps taken?
How effective are the vaccines, and when would I be
protected? I already had COVID-19. Is this vaccine still
recommended?
Do the vaccines alter my DNA?
Yes. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has stated the following:
“The process used to approve the COVID-19 vaccines is the same proven process that was used to create safe and effective vaccines for the flu, polio, measles, whooping cough, and more. While the COVID-19 vaccines are being developed as quickly as possible, routine processes and procedures remain in place to ensure the safety of any vaccine authorized or approved for use.”
Yes! There were no safety steps skipped in the de- velopment of the vaccines. Some steps were done simultaneously, and certain characteristics of mRNA vaccines – like Pfizer’s and Moderna’s – make production quicker and easier.
The Pfizer vaccine is 95% effective 7 days after the second dose, and the Moderna vaccine is 94.1%
effective 14 days after the second dose. The Johnson
& Johnson vaccine is 66% effective 14 days after the single dose, but 93% effective in preventing severe illness and death from COVID-19.
No. These vaccines are not able to alter DNA. The vaccines do not affect or interact with your DNA in any way.
Yes. Current data show that one is not likely to get re-infected by COVID-19 within 90 days of
becoming ill the first time. It is not yet known how long natural immunity (protection) from getting and recovering from COVID-19 lasts. This is why it is recommended that you still get the vaccine.
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V-safe is a smartphone-based tool that checks in on you after your COVID-19 vaccination. Your participation helps keep COVID-19 vaccines safe — for you and for everyone.
It takes just a few minutes to register and get started. All you need is your smartphone and information about the COVID-19 vaccine you received. This information can be found on your vaccination record card.
To register online scan the QR code on the right or go to https://vsafe.cdc.gov/ to get started today!
If I have had allergic reactions to medications or food or other vaccinations in the past, can I still get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Can I get the flu shot or any other vaccines on the same day?
Does the vaccine contain any eggs, latex or preservatives?
Yes. Currently, the only absolute reason (contraindi- cation) to not get the COVID-19 vaccine is a severe life-threatening reaction (anaphylaxis) to a previous COVID-19 vaccine dose or ingredient. The vaccines have been given safely to those with allergic reactions and anaphylaxis to other things in the past. Consult your physician with questions and for clarification.
No. The COVID-19 vaccines currently approved for use do not contain any eggs, preservatives, or latex.
No. It is not recommended to get this vaccine at the same time as other vaccines. In fact, it is
recommended that you do not get another
vaccine 14 days before or after you get doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Do I need to quarantine after getting this vaccine?
Do I still have to wear a mask and socially distance after getting this vaccine?
I have heard about new strains of COVID-19 from the United Kingdom (UK), South Africa, and Bra- zil. What is known about these new strains of COVID-19? Will the COVID-19 vaccine I am getting protect me against these strains?
Does this vaccine contain the COVID-19 virus?
Am I contagious after getting a Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson vaccine?
No. This does not contain the COVID-19 virus.
No. Because they do not contain COVID-19 or any live virus, you will not become contagious from these vaccines.
No. Because this does not contain COVID-19 or any live virus, you will not be contagious and do not need to quarantine.
Yes. While it is probable that you are less likely to asymptomatically spread COVID-19 after getting the vaccine, just how much less likely is not yet known.
For this reason, it is recommended by the CDC that you continue to wear a mask and social distance.
Based on information currently known, the new strains seem to be more transmissible, but not necessarily more dangerous, than the original COVID-19 strain.
The current COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson) should still be effective in pre- venting severe illness from these new strains. Informa- tion on COVID-19 and these new strains is constantly evolving, and these responses reflect the most current information that we know on the date of this writing.
Where can I find more information about other questions I have?
For more information on can the QR code using your smartphone OR visit the CDC website:
www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/
2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.html For more information about the Moderna vaccine scan the QR code using your smartphone OR visit:
https://www.modernatx.com/
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What to Expect after Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 vaccination will help protect you from getting COVID-19. You may have some side effects, which are normal signs that your body is building protection. These side effects may affect your ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days. Some people have no side effects.
Common side effects
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On the arm where you got the shot:
• Pain
• Redness • Swelling
Throughout the rest of your body:
• Tiredness • Headache • Muscle pain
• Chills • Fever • Nausea
Helpful tips
If you have pain or discomfort after getting your vaccine, talk to your doctor about taking an over-the-counter medicine, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen.
To reduce pain and discomfort where you got the shot:
• Apply a clean, cool, wet washcloth over the area.
• Use or exercise your arm.
To reduce discomfort from fever:
• Drink plenty of fluids.
• Dress lightly.
Ask your vaccination provider about getting started with v-safe
Use your smartphone to tell CDC about any side effects after getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
You’ll also get reminders if you need a second dose Learn more about v-safe.
www.cdc.gov/vsafe
When to call the doctor
In most cases, discomfort from fever or pain is normal. Contact your doctor or healthcare provider:
• If the redness or tenderness where you got the shot increases after 24 hours • If your side effects are worrying you or do not seem to be going away after a few days
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Remember
• Side effects may affect your ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days.
• With some COVID-19 vaccines, you will need 2 shots in order to get the most protection. You should get the second shot even if you have side effects after the first shot, unless a vaccination provider or your doctor tells you not to get it.
• You will only need 1 shot of the viral vector COVID-19 vaccine, Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine.
• It takes time for your body to build protection after any vaccination. COVID-19 vaccines that require 2 shots may not protect you until about two weeks after your second shot.
For COVID-19 vaccines that require 1 shot, it takes about two weeks after vaccination for your body to build protection.
• After you are fully vaccinated, you may be able to start doing some things you had stopped doing because of the pandemic. Visit CDC’s website for the latest recommendations. www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/vaccines.
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EMERGENCY USE AUTHORIZATION (EUA) OF
THE MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE TO PREVENT CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) IN INDIVIDUALS 18 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER
You are being offered the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine to prevent Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by SARS-CoV-2. This Fact Sheet contains information to help you understand the risks and benefits of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, which you may receive because there is currently a pandemic of COVID-19.
The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine is a vaccine and may prevent you from getting COVID-19.
Read this Fact Sheet for information about the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine. Talk to the vaccination provider if you have questions. It is your choice to receive the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine.
The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine has received EUA from FDA to provide:
• a two-dose primary series to individuals 18 years of age and older;
• a third primary series dose to individuals 18 years of age and older who have been determined to have certain kinds of immunocompromise; and
• a single booster dose to the following individuals who have completed a primary series with the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine:
o 65 years of age and older
o 18 through 64 years of age at high risk of severe COVID-19
o 18 through 64 years of age with frequent institutional or occupational exposure to SARS-CoV-2
• A single booster dose to certain individuals who have completed primary vaccination with a different authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine
The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine may not protect everyone.
This Fact Sheet may have been updated. For the most recent Fact Sheet, please visit www.modernatx.com/covid19vaccine-eua.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GET THIS VACCINE WHAT IS COVID-19?
COVID-19 is caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. This type of coronavirus has not been seen before. You can get COVID-19 through contact with another person who has the virus. It is predominantly a respiratory illness that can affect other organs. People with COVID- 19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported, ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness.
Symptoms may appear 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus. Symptoms may include: fever or chills; cough; shortness of breath; fatigue; muscle or body aches; headache; new loss of taste or smell; sore throat; congestion or runny nose; nausea or vomiting; diarrhea.
Revised: Oct/20/2021 2 WHAT IS THE MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE?
The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine is an unapproved vaccine that may prevent COVID-19.
The FDA has authorized the emergency use of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine to prevent COVID-19 in individuals 18 years of age and older under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA).
For more information on EUA, see the “What is an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA)?”
section at the end of this Fact Sheet.
WHAT SHOULD YOU MENTION TO YOUR VACCINATION PROVIDER BEFORE YOU GET THE MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE?
Tell your vaccination provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
• have any allergies
• have had myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) or pericarditis (inflammation of the lining outside the heart)
• have a fever
• have a bleeding disorder or are on a blood thinner
• are immunocompromised or are on a medicine that affects your immune system
• are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
• are breastfeeding
• have received another COVID-19 vaccine
• have ever fainted in association with an injection
WHO SHOULD GET THE MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE?
FDA has authorized the emergency use of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine in individuals 18 years of age and older.
WHO SHOULD NOT GET THE MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE?
You should not get the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine if you:
• had a severe allergic reaction after a previous dose of this vaccine
• had a severe allergic reaction to any ingredient of this vaccine
WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS IN THE MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE?
The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine contains the following ingredients: messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA), lipids (SM-102, polyethylene glycol [PEG] 2000 dimyristoyl glycerol [DMG],
cholesterol, and 1,2-distearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine [DSPC]), tromethamine, tromethamine hydrochloride, acetic acid, sodium acetate trihydrate, and sucrose.
HOW IS THE MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE GIVEN?
The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine will be given to you as an injection into the muscle.
Primary Series: The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine is administered as a 2-dose series, one month apart. A third primary series dose may be administered at least one month after the second dose to individuals who are determined to have certain kinds of immunocompromise.
Revised: Oct/20/2021 3 Booster Dose:
• A single booster dose of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine may be administered at least 6 months after completion of a primary series to individuals:
o 65 years of age and older
o 18 through 64 years of age at high risk of severe COVID-19
o 18 through 64 years of age with frequent institutional or occupational exposure to SARS-CoV-2
• A single booster dose of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine may be administered to eligible individuals who have completed primary vaccination with a different authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine. Please check with your healthcare provider regarding eligibility for and timing of the booster dose.
HAS THE MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE BEEN USED BEFORE?
The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine is an unapproved vaccine. In clinical trials, approximately 15,400 individuals 18 years of age and older have received at least 1 dose of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine. Millions of individuals have received the vaccine under EUA since December 18, 2020.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THE MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE?
In an ongoing clinical trial, the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine has been shown to prevent
COVID-19 following 2 doses given 1 month apart. The duration of protection against COVID-19 is currently unknown.
WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF THE MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE?
There is a remote chance that the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine could cause a severe allergic reaction. A severe allergic reaction would usually occur within a few minutes to one hour after getting a dose of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine. For this reason, your vaccination provider may ask you to stay at the place where you received your vaccine for monitoring after
vaccination. Signs of a severe allergic reaction can include:
• Difficulty breathing
• Swelling of your face and throat
• A fast heartbeat
• A bad rash all over your body
• Dizziness and weakness
Myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) and pericarditis (inflammation of the lining outside the heart) have occurred in some people who have received the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine. In most of these people, symptoms began within a few days following receipt of the second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine. The chance of having this occur is very low.
You should seek medical attention right away if you have any of the following symptoms after receiving the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine:
• Chest pain
• Shortness of breath
• Feelings of having a fast-beating, fluttering, or pounding heart
Revised: Oct/20/2021 4 Side effects that have been reported in clinical trials with the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine include:
• Injection site reactions: pain, tenderness and swelling of the lymph nodes in the same arm of the injection, swelling (hardness), and redness
• General side effects: fatigue, headache, muscle pain, joint pain, chills, nausea and vomiting, fever, and rash
Side effects that have been reported during post-authorization use of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine include:
• Severe allergic reactions
• Myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle)
• Pericarditis (inflammation of the lining outside the heart)
• Fainting in association with injection of the vaccine
These may not be all the possible side effects of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine. Serious and unexpected side effects may occur. The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine is still being studied in clinical trials.
WHAT SHOULD I DO ABOUT SIDE EFFECTS?
If you experience a severe allergic reaction, call 9-1-1, or go to the nearest hospital.
Call the vaccination provider or your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that bother you or do not go away.
Report vaccine side effects to FDA/CDC Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). The VAERS toll-free number is 1-800-822-7967 or report online to
https://vaers.hhs.gov/reportevent.html. Please include “Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine EUA” in the first line of box #18 of the report form.
In addition, you can report side effects to ModernaTX, Inc. at 1-866-MODERNA (1-866-663- 3762).
You may also be given an option to enroll in v-safe. V-safe is a new voluntary smartphone-based tool that uses text messaging and web surveys to check in with people who have been vaccinated to identify potential side effects after COVID-19 vaccination. V-safe asks questions that help CDC monitor the safety of COVID-19 vaccines. V-safe also provides second-dose reminders if needed and live telephone follow-up by CDC if participants report a significant health impact following COVID-19 vaccination. For more information on how to sign up, visit:
www.cdc.gov/vsafe.
WHAT IF I DECIDE NOT TO GET THE MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE?
It is your choice to receive or not receive the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine. Should you decide not to receive it, it will not change your standard medical care.
Revised: Oct/20/2021 5 ARE OTHER CHOICES AVAILABLE FOR PREVENTING COVID-19 BESIDES
MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE?
Another choice for preventing COVID-19 is Comirnaty, an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine.
Other vaccines to prevent COVID-19 may be available under Emergency Use Authorization.
CAN I RECEIVE THE MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE AT THE SAME TIME AS OTHER VACCINES?
Data have not yet been submitted to FDA on administration of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine at the same time as other vaccines. If you are considering receiving Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine with other vaccines, discuss your options with your healthcare provider.
WHAT IF I AM IMMUNOCOMPROMISED?
If you are immunocompromised, you may receive a third primary series dose of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine. The third dose may still not provide full immunity to COVID-19 in people who are immunocompromised, and you should continue to maintain physical precautions to help prevent COVID-19. In addition, your close contacts should be vaccinated as appropriate.
WHAT IF I AM PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING?
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, discuss your options with your healthcare provider.
WILL THE MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE GIVE ME COVID-19?
No. The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine does not contain SARS-CoV-2 and cannot give you COVID-19.
KEEP YOUR VACCINATION CARD
When you receive your first dose, you will get a vaccination card to show you when to return for your second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine. Remember to bring your card when you return.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you have questions, visit the website or call the telephone number provided below.
To access the most recent Fact Sheets, please scan the QR code provided below.
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine website Telephone number www.modernatx.com/covid19vaccine-eua 1-866-MODERNA
(1-866-663-3762)
Revised: Oct/20/2021 6 HOW CAN I LEARN MORE?
• Ask the vaccination provider
• Visit CDC at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
• Visit FDA at https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/mcm-legal- regulatory-and-policy-framework/emergency-use-authorization
• Contact your state or local public health department
WHERE WILL MY VACCINATION INFORMATION BE RECORDED?
The vaccination provider may include your vaccination information in your state/local jurisdiction’s Immunization Information System (IIS) or other designated system. This will ensure that you receive the same vaccine when you return for the second dose. For more information about IISs, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/iis/about.html.
CAN I BE CHARGED AN ADMINISTRATION FEE FOR RECEIPT OF THE COVID-19 VACCINE?
No. At this time, the provider cannot charge you for a vaccine dose and you cannot be charged an out-of-pocket vaccine administration fee or any other fee if only receiving a COVID-19 vaccination. However, vaccination providers may seek appropriate reimbursement from a program or plan that covers COVID-19 vaccine administration fees for the vaccine recipient (private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, HRSA COVID-19 Uninsured Program for non-insured recipients).
WHERE CAN I REPORT CASES OF SUSPECTED FRAUD?
Individuals becoming aware of any potential violations of the CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Program requirements are encouraged to report them to the Office of the Inspector General, U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services, at 1-800-HHS-TIPS or TIPS.HHS.GOV.
WHAT IS THE COUNTERMEASURES INJURY COMPENSATION PROGRAM?
The Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (CICP) is a federal program that may help pay for costs of medical care and other specific expenses of certain people who have been seriously injured by certain medicines or vaccines, including this vaccine. Generally, a claim must be submitted to the CICP within one (1) year from the date of receiving the vaccine. To learn more about this program, visit www.hrsa.gov/cicp/ or call 1-855-266-2427.
WHAT IS AN EMERGENCY USE AUTHORIZATION (EUA)?
The United States FDA has made the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine available under an
emergency access mechanism called an EUA. The EUA is supported by a Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) declaration that circumstances exist to justify the emergency use of drugs and biological products during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine has not undergone the same type of review as an FDA- approved or cleared product. FDA may issue an EUA when certain criteria are met, which includes that there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives. In addition, the FDA decision is based on the totality of the scientific evidence available showing that the product may be effective to prevent COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic and that the known and potential benefits of the product outweigh the known and potential risks of the product. All of
Revised: Oct/20/2021 7 these criteria must be met to allow for the product to be used during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The EUA for the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine is in effect for the duration of the COVID-19 EUA declaration justifying emergency use of these products, unless terminated or revoked (after which the products may no longer be used).
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